Philip Weinberg, President & CEO

Phil’s career has spanned the public and private sectors, focusing on transforming workforce and education systems across the country and on building world-class social sector organizations. In this capacity, he has held leadership positions with educational and human services organizations in Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City, as well as private sector positions with the global education company, Kaplan, Inc., and with the management consulting firm, Bain & Company.

Immediately prior to joining STRIVE in 2011, Phil served as President of the New York City Workforce Investment Board, appointed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to drive, coordinate and oversee workforce development services in New York City, advancing the Mayor’s economic and human capital agenda to ensure the availability of skilled workers needed for the city’s growth.

Phil has served on numerous nonprofit boards, and currently serves as Board Chair of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition.

Phil holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Northwestern University.